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Ray E Hollowell, Jr
Outer Banks/Kinnakeet Associates, LLC
PO Box 34
Connelly Spring, NC 28612
NORTH CAROLIMA
Environmental Quality
January 29, 2020
SUBJECT: NOTICE OF VIOLATION & INTENT TO ASSESS CIVIL PENALTY
Tracking Number: NOV-2020-PC-0055
Permit No. WQ0002284
Kinnakeet Shores WWTP
Dare County
Dear Mr. Hollowell:
The North Carolina Division of Water Resources conducted an inspection of the Kinnakeet Shores WWTP on
December 9, 2019. This inspection was conducted to verify that the facility is operating in compliance with the
conditions and limitations specified in Non -discharge Permit No. WQ0002284. A summary of the findings and
comments noted during the inspection are provided in the enclosed copy of the inspection report.
The Compliance Sampling inspection was conducted by Division of Water Resources staff from the Washington
Regional Office. The following violation(s) were noted during the inspection:
Inspection Area Description of Violation
Record Keeping Numerous months of NDMRs and NDARs are missing, Data needs to be revised on a few
of the NDMRs. Refer to the summary page of the Inspection Report for more detail.
Treatment Flow Flow meter did not appear to be able to record flow.
Measurement -Effluent
Wells Monitoring wells are not installed
Treatment Filters The traveling bridge filter is in disrepair. The travelling bridge would not traverse the filter
during the backwash cycle. The system is not operating as designed.
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Inspection Area
Description of Violation
Treatment
The facility is non -compliant because several needed treatment units are either not
functional or close to not functional. Two 3000 CFM blowers are broken, one 175,000
gallon clarifier is broken, and the 348 square foot traveling bridge filter is in need of repair.
End Use -Infiltration
The infiltration pond has algae during the summer months. Samples were taken to
evaluate the condition of the infiltration pond. Samples indicated that the water did not meet
reclaimed standards. Refer to summary page of the Inspection Report for more detail.
Treatment Disinfection
The liquid chlorine system is operating, however we do not have an engineers certification
for the system which is required in the permit. Also, pulled samples during inspection.
The fecal coliform came back at 200 colonies per 100ml. There has also been several
fecal limit violations.
End Use -Reuse
The reclaimed irrigation system does not work. The operator has not used the system for
some time. A complete rehab of the system would have to take place prior to operation.
The wells for the infiltration/storage pond have not been installed. The turbidity meter does
not appear to be functional. Turbidity samples came back at 10 NTU and the meter was
reading 4 NTU.
End Use -Reuse
Turbidity meter down and water is not being transferred to 5 day pond when wastewater
does not meet reclaimed standards.
Collection System
The main lift station at Dory Lane is not functioning as designed and has been reworked to
keep running during low flows. Both pumps in the station are broken. Also, the duplex
pumps have been replaced with single/trash pumps that move the wastewater from the
grinder pump station to the next pump station.
A Notice of Violation/Intent to Issue Civil Penalty is being issued for the noted violation of North Carolina General
Statute (G.S.) 143-215.1 and the facility's Non -discharge Permit. Pursuant to G.S. 143-215.6A, a civil penalty of
not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be assessed against any person who violates or
fails to act in accordance with the terms, conditions, or requirements of any permit issued pursuant to G.S.
143-215.1.
If you wish to provide additional information regarding the noted violation, request technical assistance, or discuss
overall compliance please respond in writing within ten (10) business day after receipt of this Notice. A review of
your response will be considered along with any additional information provided. You will then be notified of any
civil penalties that may be assessed regarding the violations. If no response is received in this Office
within the 10-day period, a civil penalty assessment may be prepared.
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Remedial actions should have already been taken to correct this problem and prevent further occurrences in the
future. The Division of Water Resources may pursue enforcement action for this and any additional violations of
State law. If the violations are of a continuing nature, not related to operation and/or maintenance problems, and
you anticipate remedial construction activities, then you may wish to consider applying for a Special Order by
Consent.
Reminder: Pursuant to Permit Condition 14 in Section IV, the Permittee is required to verbally notify the Regional
Office as soon as possible, not to exceed 24 hours, from first knowledge of any non-compliance at
the facility including limit violations, bypasses of, or failure of a treatment unit. A written report may
be required within 5 days if directed by Division staff. Prior notice should be given for anticipated or
potential problems due to planned maintenance activities, taking units off-line, etc.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Toppen with the Water Quality
Regional Operations Section in the Washington Regional Office at 252-946-6481.
Sincerely,
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Robert Tankard, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Water Quality Regional Operations Section
Washington Regional Office
Division of Water Resources, NCDEQ
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North Caro rs Department of Erv:ror. msnts 'qua ty I D v.sor. of Water Feso4rces
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